Founded in 2007, Touchlight is based at the Morelands and Riverdale Buildings, a distinctive site on the banks of the River Thames in London. This Grade II listed Victorian waterworks was originally built in 1852 to provide fresh water to the East End of London during a cholera outbreak. Today, it has been transformed into a unique biotechnology facility. From tackling 19th-century urban health challenges to enabling innovations in DNA production, the site reflects a long-standing spirit of ingenuity, now home to a company at the forefront of cell-free DNA technologies for genetic medicine.
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Beautiful Victorian buildings have been converted into stunning, iconic R&D and manufacturing facilities that make for an inspiring environment to work in.
The high-tech labs, manufacturing suites, meeting rooms, and other workspaces maintain many of the building’s original features and are now home to our talented team of over 150 people, and growing!
Purpose-Built Facilities for Synthetic DNA Production
Touchlight’s pioneering DNA manufacturing facility sets a new global benchmark. Our site combines precision, scalability, and efficiency supporting the future of genetic medicine.
11 GMP suites
Purpose-built spaces for high-quality DNA manufacturing
Ultra-low bioburden cleanrooms
Ultra-low bioburden and grade A fill cabinets, grade C PODs, and grade B large PODs
Flexible suite design
Suite dimensions adaptable to equipment scale & material requirements
Advanced QC laboratories
Equipped with rigorous analytical testing, our QC labs meet the highest standards in DNA innovation
THE MAKING OF DNA
GMP DNA manufacturing
At the Hampton site, Touchlight manufactures enzymatic DNA, from research to GMP grade, as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) or critical starting material for use in advanced therapy manufacturing. This includes mRNA and DNA vaccines, viral vector production (AAV and Lentivirus), non-viral gene therapy, and genome editing.
The facility comprises 11 state-of-the-art GMP DNA manufacturing suites, with the potential of producing more than 8kg a year, a capacity that exceeds the current global supply of plasmid DNA for genetic medicine.
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Our GMP manufacturing facilities
Facilities overview
Maximise your production potential with our state-of-the-art facility, featuring 11 independent GMP manufacturing suites.
11 independent GMP manufacturing suites
Purpose-built, high-capacity suites designed to support large-scale DNA production while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards for advanced therapies, gene editing, and vaccine development.
Two class B filling suites with class A filling cabinets
Designed to maintain strict aseptic protocols, ensuring high-purity DNA formulation. These suites house advanced filling cabinets for contamination-free processing and precise handling of pharmaceutical-grade materials.
Flexible design to support scale-up and scale-out
Our adaptable infrastructure supports both scale-up and scale-out capabilities, allowing flexibility in manufacturing processes. This ensures efficient transition from research-grade to commercial-scale DNA production.
Efficient filling capabilities
Our facilities ensures efficient and contamination-free DNA filling processes, maintaining high purity and consistency while optimising large-scale production workflows.
EU GMP-compliant quality system aligned with ICH Q7
Our production framework is built to European GMP Part II and ICH Q7 standards, ensuring our work meets the strictest regulations, delivering high-quality, reproducible results for therapeutic applications.
High capacity facilities
Our facilities deliver multi-gram DNA production, exceeding global plasmid DNA demand. With scalable infrastructure, we ensure consistent, high-purity output.
Analytical development and QC laboratories
Our QC laboratories feature analytical tools to ensure the integrity, purity, and consistency of DNA production. We validate product quality through techniques like qPCR, HPLC, and microbial screening, supporting therapeutic reliability.
The facility performs and is monitored to Grade C (ISO7/Class 10,000)
Our facility maintains controlled environments monitored for sterility, air quality, and bioburden reduction. These Grade C cleanroom conditions ensure high safety and reliability throughout the DNA manufacturing process.
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU
Precision DNA manufacturing tailored to your needs
Bespoke DNA manufacturing powered by cutting-edge cell-free dbDNA technology platform.
